Care Guide
A comprehensive maintenance schedule included on purchase includes the following:
- Fat container needs emptying at regular intervals.
- Check list for all parts which may need attention to keep the Park Barbecue in working order eg igniter cable, electrode
- Remove any spider webs, insect nests etc. As these can make homes in tubes and pipes and cause blockages.
- Light burner to check colour of flame. If it is a clear blue, it is a healthy flame. If it is Orange and not a strong burning flamethis indicates there may be an obstruction inside the burner. Using high pressure air, clear any obstructions.
- Check the orifice in the gas jet to make sure it is clear of fat and dirt.
- Check burner port holes for obstructions, clear if blocked.
- Remove any leaves or sticks that may have made their way into the flue area. The flue needs to kept clear otherwise the burners may snuff out.
- Check the underneath of the hotplate for carbon build up. Sometimes if the burner is blocked it can produce a black carbon which builds up on the underside of the hotplate which in turns reduces the heat in the hotplate. This carbon needs to be scraped off and the problem causing the carbon eliminated.
- Check burners for Rust. They should not rust easily as they are made from stainless steel, but in some areas even stainless steel can be affected and can slowly rust. When this happens it can cause a yellow flame. As the rust deteriorates the burner, this can cause ‘blow back’ in the burner, where the gas can’t get through and the flames will rush back towards the area where the gas enters the burner. If this happens, it is time to replace the burners.
Hotplate Maintenance
The fat should be scraped off and the plate wiped over with hot soapy water. Occasionally the plate may need to be cleaned with a scourer to remove excess grime. After washing the plate should be re oiled and heated, as per the initial seasoning of the plate.